Sooo… one of my favortie glossies, Essence magazine has one of my favorite athletes, Gabby Douglas, gracing the cover of its December issue!

She stuns in a strapless black mini dress adorned with a gold oversized bow-shaped belt and one of her fabulous gold medals for the 2012 Olympics. Her hair is laid with soft loose waves styled by her hairstylist, who happens to be the oh-so-fabulous and highly-coveted Ted Gibson. (To those who ridiculed Gabby about her hair…what ya gotta say about it now?)

This young lady is clearly winning in all facets of life! She’s a trailblazing gymnast and role model to all–young and old. I can’t wait to get my hands on this issue of Essence mag!

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